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drums

  • plural
    of drum.
    drum
    noun
    a musical percussion instrument consisting of a hollow, usually cylindrical, body covered at one or both ends with a tightly stretched membrane, or head, which is struck with the hand, a stick, or a pair of sticks, and typically produces a booming, tapping, or hollow sound.
  • present tense form
    of drum (3rd person singular).
    drum
    noun
    a musical percussion instrument consisting of a hollow, usually cylindrical, body covered at one or both ends with a tightly stretched membrane, or head, which is struck with the hand, a stick, or a pair of sticks, and typically produces a booming, tapping, or hollow sound.

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When he arrives, he seems fantastically grumpy, complaining about the sound-proofing panels that have been placed in front of Joey Waronker's drums.

From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026

With A.B. on bass, Suzette on drums and Selena as the tender vocalist, the group would eventually sign their first recording contract with Freddie Records in 1984.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026

But what makes it familiar is that moment when the drums kick in and Dulli’s vocals are immediately in your ears, smooth yet commanding.

From Salon ● Aug. 25, 2026

In July, a cover of Madonna's "Like a Prayer" soared to the top of the charts in Australia but drew scrutiny after it was revealed to have used AI-generated vocals and drums.

From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026

“When everyone is talking, it feels like drums in my ears.”

From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari